World’s migratory species decline

World’s migratory species decline

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline and the global extinction risk is increasing. According to the first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report launched at the opening of a major UN wildlife conservation conference taking place this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan some whale species, sea turtles, and jaguars are among the animals at risk. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Executive […]

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Delhi turns into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the Indian capital

New Delhi has turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the capital from neighbouring states to demand assured prices for their crops. Police in Delhi have sealed the borders in order to stop protesting farmers from entering the city. Prohibitory orders against large gatherings, protests have been put in place for the next one month. Priyata Brajabasi is reporting from one Delhi border that has been sealed. […]

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Lloyd Austin will not travel to Europe this week due to ongoing health issues

The US Defense Secretary will not travel to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings, after being hospitalised again on Sunday. The Pentagon said his deputy is acting up and will go to Europe in his place. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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India’s Paytm shares slump to record low following downgrade

Shares of Indian digital payments company Paytm slumped to a record low below 390 rupees. This came after brokerage Macquarie downgraded the stock, which follows India's central bank ordering Paytm to halt a large part of its business by the end of this month. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan to give another $106m to Ukraine

Japan is planning to give Ukraine an extra $106 million in aid according to Kyodo news. The reports come ahead of a summit on the economic reconstruction of the country in Tokyo next week. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting.

February 13, 2024 12

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Police probe antisemitism as Houston church shooting motive

US Police are investigating whether anti-semitism was the motive that led a 36-year-old woman to open fire at one of America's biggest churches. Authorities say her seven-year-old son, who she brought with her to the church in Houston, was shot and is now "fighting for his life". Nick Harper reports from Austin, Texas.

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Pakistan’s political parties in coalition government talks

Pakistan's political parties are continuing attempts to form a coalition government after last week's general election. Bilawal Bhutto, a former Foreign Minister, has called for a central executive meeting of HIS PPP party to plan its next move.

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Haiti’s people suffer ‘deepening human rights catastrophe’

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has issued an urgent warning about the deepening human rights catastrophe in Haiti, after figures showed that January was the most violent month in more than two years. At least 806 people, not involved in the violent exchanges taking place, were killed, injured, or kidnapped in January 2024.

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